Calcium citrate tetrahydrate (5785-44-4), for the FOOD AND NUTRA. Product analyzed in our laboratory in Spain. Available from 1 kg in powder format.
Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-084
Review: 8
Date: 01/10/2025
CALCIUM CITRATE TETRAHYDRATE
CAS Nº
5785-44-4
EC/EINECS Nº
212-391-7
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | (C6H5O7)2Ca3 x 4H2O |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 570.492 g/mol |
| FOOD ADDITIVE Nº | E 333 |
| CARRIER | Absence |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| ORIGEN | Synthetic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APPEARANCE | White crystalline powder or fine powder | Visual |
| ODOUR | Characteristic | Olfactory |
| TASTE | Characteristic | Gustatory |
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | Internal Method |
| COLOUR and APPEARANCE of SOLUTION | BY>6 | Internal Method |
| DENSITY at 20ºC | ~1.831g/ml | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | 10.0-13.3%* | Internal Method |
| pH (2.5%) | 5.0 – 6.5* | Internal Method |
| FLUORIDE | ≤30 ppm | Internal Method |
| OXALIC ACID / OXALATE | ≤100 ppm | Internal Method |
| ALUMINIUM | ≤30 ppm | Internal Method |
| CARBONATE | Complies | Internal Method |
| ACID INSOLUBLE SUBSTANCES | ≤0.2% | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | ≥99% through <355 μm | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY in WATER | ~1g/L | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Soluble in water and freely soluble in diluted hydrochloric or sulfuric acid. It is better soluble at lower temperatures (inverse solubility). Practically insoluble in alcohol. | Internal Method |
| ASSAY | ||
| Calcium citrate tetrahydrate | 97.5 – 100.5% | Internal Method |
| Calcium | approx. 21.1% | Internal Method |
| *Complies to DAC. if loss on drying is above 11.5% and ph between 5.0-6.0 |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIC | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TAMC | ≤200 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| TYMC | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| ENTEROBACTERIA | Not detected/g | Internal Method |
| CRONOBACTER sp. | Not detected/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Not detected/g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Not detected/10g | Internal Method |
| S. AUREUS | Not detected/g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 178/2002 and Chemistry.
Product is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Producto is suitable for Babyfood conforms to the Dir. 2006/141/CE.
Product with Kosher and Halal Certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Product does not contain Contaminantslike: Mycotoxins, Dioxins, latex, etc.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (CE) No 396/2005.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the Dir. (EU) No 2009/32.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
Nanomaterials Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
STORAGE: Keep in tightly closed containers, store in a cool, dark place, away from light, temperature < 30ºC and relative humidity < 70%.
Shelf life: 5 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, DAC, FCC and Reg. (EU) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Producto is suitable for Babyfood conforms to the Dir. 2006/141/CE.
Product with Kosher and Halal Certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Product does not contain Contaminantslike: Mycotoxins, Dioxins, latex, etc.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (CE) No 396/2005.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the Dir. (EU) No 2009/32.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
Nanomaterials Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
STORAGE: Keep in tightly closed containers, store in a cool, dark place, away from light, temperature < 30ºC and relative humidity < 70%.
Shelf life: 5 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, DAC, FCC and Reg. (EU) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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